Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard is ‘likely’ to complete a transfer to West Ham United this summer, according to reports. It could have huge implications on United’s late pursuit of a new midfielder with less than a week left of the transfer window.
Lingard has been linked with a permanent departure all summer following his impressive loan stint at West Ham last season.
United have made three signings in the current window, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to add a midfielder to his ranks.
However, the club’s late business regarding incomings depends on player sales, something they have struggled to sanction in recent months.
Lingard is a sellable asset, though, and he is reportedly on the verge of garnering United some funds.
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West Ham signing the 28-year-old would be the cherry on the cake for their fine start to the new season.
David Moyes’ side find themselves top of the Premier League after two games following 4-2 and 4-1 wins over Newcastle United and Leicester City respectively.
Adding Lingard to a dynamic attack containing Said Benrahma, Pablo Fornals and Michail Antonio would only increase the east Londoners’ threat levels.
More concrete reports on Lingard’s impending exit may emerge in the coming days ahead of the August 31 deadline.